Abusing Customizable Selects
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- #Web Development
- #CSS
- #Interactive Design
- Introduction to customizable <select> elements in web browsers.
- Demo walkthroughs: Curved stack of folders, Fanned deck of cards, and Radial emoji picker.
- Techniques include using CSS pseudo-elements like ::picker(), ::checkmark, and sibling-index() function.
- Styling options and dropdowns without breaking non-supporting browsers.
- Animating elements with CSS transitions and @starting-style for smooth appearances.
- Overriding default select behaviors for creative layouts like fanning cards and radial emoji pickers.
- Progressive enhancement approach ensures functionality in all browsers.